I will keep the introduction simple: if you are an occupational
therapist working in paediatrics, buy this book. I can't really be
any clearer.

This 279-page reference book is made up of 24 chapters brimming
with practical exercises and interventions covering a wide range of
problem areas, such as sensory integration and social skills.

Each chapter starts with a brief introduction about a particular
area, followed by several pages full of black and white photographs
showing the varied exercises which will help achieve a particular
intervention goal. Most of the photographs contain a brief explanation
of how to perform the exercise, and some even suggest ways to adapt the
task to fulfil similar treatment aims.

If you are looking for a textbook full of the reasoning behind
paediatric occupational therapy then, unfortunately, you will be
disappointed. This book lacks substantial text which would help to
formulate a rationale for the interventions; however, this can also be
viewed as a positive point. As the writing is kept to a minimum, it
allows the author to include a wealth of detailed photographs and
activities on the pages.

This is an American text and some equipment may be hard to find or
expensive to purchase, although the activities are designed to be
adapted to fit into any departmental budget.

In conclusion, this reference book offers therapists a wide range
of strategies and activities which will help achieve any treatment goal.
These can be as fun or formal as the therapist wishes, and will help
keep the child engaged and excited for his or her next session. Yes, the
book is expensive, but each paediatric department must own this book.